Montessori's approach to peace education goes beyond simply teaching about conflict resolution; it emphasizes the creation of an environment that supports the growth of peaceful and socially responsible individuals. It encourages learners to embrace cooperation, empathy, and a sense of shared humanity. By cultivating these values, Montessori-inspired peace education equips individuals with the tools to address not only personal conflicts but also the broader challenges facing our global community.
Ultimately, Dr. Maria Montessori's vision of peace education is a call to action, inspiring learners to become advocates for peace, tolerance, and justice. It seeks to empower individuals to contribute to a world where differences are celebrated, conflicts are resolved through dialogue, and where the collective dream of a more harmonious and compassionate global society can be realized.
Below you will find some resources that we hope you will explore and use as a guide to help you navigate the conversations you have with your children.
Ultimately, Dr. Maria Montessori's vision of peace education is a call to action, inspiring learners to become advocates for peace, tolerance, and justice. It seeks to empower individuals to contribute to a world where differences are celebrated, conflicts are resolved through dialogue, and where the collective dream of a more harmonious and compassionate global society can be realized.
Below you will find some resources that we hope you will explore and use as a guide to help you navigate the conversations you have with your children.
General Conversation Resources
Infographic from The Children’s Community School in Philidelphia and their resources.
Pretty Good's Expansion of resources
Raising Race Conscious Children, a Resource for Talking About Race with Young Children
Beyond the Golden Rule and Speak Up.
The first is a parenting guide (30 pages or so), and the second is a strategy guide for how to speak up in different situations when you encounter bias, prejudice, or discrimination.
ADL's Table Talk
Tips and tools for engaging in dialogue about current events like representation of diversity in dolls, Islamaphobia, gun violence, protests etc.
Howard Stevenson on Talking to Children after Racial Incidents
Colorlines Magazine's Dos and Don'ts of Talking to Kids of Color About White Supremacy
(written post Charlottesville, still relevant today)
Helping Children Cope with Frightening News
10 Strategies for Talking to Kids About Disability
For More information Regarding Disability History and Awareness, Please check out this document by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Click here to see what's going on at the Arc of King county.
Pretty Good's Expansion of resources
Raising Race Conscious Children, a Resource for Talking About Race with Young Children
Beyond the Golden Rule and Speak Up.
The first is a parenting guide (30 pages or so), and the second is a strategy guide for how to speak up in different situations when you encounter bias, prejudice, or discrimination.
ADL's Table Talk
Tips and tools for engaging in dialogue about current events like representation of diversity in dolls, Islamaphobia, gun violence, protests etc.
Howard Stevenson on Talking to Children after Racial Incidents
Colorlines Magazine's Dos and Don'ts of Talking to Kids of Color About White Supremacy
(written post Charlottesville, still relevant today)
Helping Children Cope with Frightening News
10 Strategies for Talking to Kids About Disability
For More information Regarding Disability History and Awareness, Please check out this document by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Click here to see what's going on at the Arc of King county.
For Parents of Color Talking to Children of Color
Fare of the Free Child (Podcast)
Trying to Parent My Black Teenagers Through Pandemic and Protest (Article)
Trying to Parent My Black Teenagers Through Pandemic and Protest (Article)
For White Parents Talking to Children of Color
‘A man was unjustly killed here.’ Interracial families face challenge explaining George Floyd’s death to their children (article)
Raising a Child of Color in America—While White
Article written for families with transracially adopted children, but many points are salient.
Raising a Child of Color in America—While White
Article written for families with transracially adopted children, but many points are salient.
For White Parents Talking to White Kids
Raising White Kids with Jennifer Harvey
For Educators Talking to Kids
NPR Q/A with Jesse Hagopian, co-author of Teaching for Black Lives
Books, Curricula and More
Book resources on Social Justice:
Books For Littles - Raising Luminaries
Resource for Parents to use books to teach young children (0-8) about various topics like racism, xenophobia, ageism, and more.
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Book Lists
40+ Children's Books about Human Rights & Social Justice
Children’s books featuring kids of color being themselves. Because that’s enough.
26 Children's Books to Support Conversations About Race, Racism, and Resistance
Affirming Black Lives in School
Amazing curated resource document created by organization Albert -Teachers, Administrators, Students and Families
Scaffolded Resources to facilitate growth for white folks to become allies, and eventually accomplices for anti-racist work.
Another curated resource by Stamborski, Zimmermann, and Gregory.
Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adults
26 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance
21 Anti-Racism Videos to Share with Kids
Why Did It Happen?: Helping Young Children Cope in a Violent World by Janice Cohn (book for adults)
Jenny is Scared!: When Something Sad Happens in the World by Carol Shuman (for youth)
The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm by LeVar Burton & Susan Schaefer Bernardo (for youth)
A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret M. Holmes (for youth)
Book Resources on Disability Awareness:
Picture Books To Help Kids Understand Physical Disabilities and Differences (pre-k)
Children’s Books: Portrayals of People with Disabilities (pre-k through 12th grade)
A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond [Autism family and nonverbal communication]
Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day by Jolene Gutiérrez [Sensory Processing Disorder]
Mighty Mara by Carina Ho & Jesse Byrd [Wheelchair user]
Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language by Joanna Que & Charina Marquez [Deafness]
Come Over to My House by Eliza Hull & Sally Rippin [Achondroplasia, Cerebral Palsy, Blindness, Intellectual Disabilities & more]
Remarkble Remy by Melanie Heyworth [Autism]
Bravery Grows by Dr. Melissa Giglio & Daisy Geddes [Selective Mutism]
LGBTQIA+ Resources
Here are just a few organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community. We'd encourage you to check them out.
Human Rights Campaign
GLAAD
Trans Lifeline
Point Foundation: The LGBTQ Scholarship Fund
ACLU
Sno-Valley Pride
LGBTQIA+ Book Resources: Twenty-one LGBTQ themed Children's books
Books For Littles - Raising Luminaries
Resource for Parents to use books to teach young children (0-8) about various topics like racism, xenophobia, ageism, and more.
Human Rights Campaign Foundation Book Lists
40+ Children's Books about Human Rights & Social Justice
Children’s books featuring kids of color being themselves. Because that’s enough.
26 Children's Books to Support Conversations About Race, Racism, and Resistance
Affirming Black Lives in School
Amazing curated resource document created by organization Albert -Teachers, Administrators, Students and Families
Scaffolded Resources to facilitate growth for white folks to become allies, and eventually accomplices for anti-racist work.
Another curated resource by Stamborski, Zimmermann, and Gregory.
Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners: books for children and young adults
26 Children's books to support conversations on race, racism and resistance
21 Anti-Racism Videos to Share with Kids
Why Did It Happen?: Helping Young Children Cope in a Violent World by Janice Cohn (book for adults)
Jenny is Scared!: When Something Sad Happens in the World by Carol Shuman (for youth)
The Rhino Who Swallowed a Storm by LeVar Burton & Susan Schaefer Bernardo (for youth)
A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret M. Holmes (for youth)
Book Resources on Disability Awareness:
Picture Books To Help Kids Understand Physical Disabilities and Differences (pre-k)
Children’s Books: Portrayals of People with Disabilities (pre-k through 12th grade)
A Day With No Words by Tiffany Hammond [Autism family and nonverbal communication]
Too Much!: An Overwhelming Day by Jolene Gutiérrez [Sensory Processing Disorder]
Mighty Mara by Carina Ho & Jesse Byrd [Wheelchair user]
Dancing Hands: A Story of Friendship in Filipino Sign Language by Joanna Que & Charina Marquez [Deafness]
Come Over to My House by Eliza Hull & Sally Rippin [Achondroplasia, Cerebral Palsy, Blindness, Intellectual Disabilities & more]
Remarkble Remy by Melanie Heyworth [Autism]
Bravery Grows by Dr. Melissa Giglio & Daisy Geddes [Selective Mutism]
LGBTQIA+ Resources
Here are just a few organizations that support the LGBTQ+ community. We'd encourage you to check them out.
Human Rights Campaign
GLAAD
Trans Lifeline
Point Foundation: The LGBTQ Scholarship Fund
ACLU
Sno-Valley Pride
LGBTQIA+ Book Resources: Twenty-one LGBTQ themed Children's books
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